Transport Co-ordinator

Speedy Hire PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

Staff discounts across Speedy brand

Training and progression

Green Commute Initiative

EAP support

Job summary

Speedy Hire PLC is seeking a Transport Co-ordinator in Bristol to organise and coordinate the transport function at the depot, reporting to the Depot Manager. The role focuses on delivering first-class customer service through effective scheduling and team leadership.

You will manage deliveries, collections, fuel scheduling and external haulage, while fostering safety and ESG initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial/supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload while meeting deadlines.
• Full driving licence ideally with class 2 and CPC qualification.
• Excellent understanding and experience of managing health and safety in the workplace.
• Ability to support the ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate all transport function within the depot, supporting the Depot Manager.
• Focus on delivery/collections, fuel scheduling and booking external haulage.
• Arrange purchase orders, manage staff and provide training.

Skills

Managerial experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Driving licence

CPC qualification

Health and safety

ESG awareness

Job description

Job Introduction

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Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job!

Job Title - Transport Co-ordinator

Location - Bristol

Salary - £29,572

Working Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Manager to organise and coordinate all aspects of the transport function within the depot, providing key support to the Depot Manager.

This will involve a variety of tasks, focussing on delivery and collections, fuel scheduling, booking external haulage including purchase order arrangement, staff management and training, maintaining product knowledge and arranging for the upkeep of all vehicles.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time, helping to continue our growth and delivering first class customer service.

What you'll need:

• Previous managerial/supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proven ability to prioritise workload while working to strict deadlines
• Full driving licence ideally with class 2 category and full CPC qualification
• Excellent understanding and experience of managing health and safety practices in the workplace
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.